“As we seek wisdom about marriage and relationships, we must do so in a winsome, respectful spirit, to counter those on both sides who are talking politically and heatedly and thoughtlessly. We have the ability at Biola - with the resources, the scholars and teachers, the community and the biblical perspective - to be a university more about what we are for than what we are against. ”

Barry H. Corey, President, Biola University

“Chris and Alisa Grace have steered our marriage in the right direction, guiding us from their abundant knowledge and experience. We were incredibly blessed not only by their wise counsel, but by their genuine care for us as individuals. ”

Amanda ('12) and David Gillie

“We can look upon our areas of conflict in a new way; now having more effective means to manage it. We now talk and recognize each other’s sub context messages in ways we did not before. ”

Going Deeper Together conference attendee

“The breakdown of the family has reached the "tipping point" and demands that we leverage every asset that we have in the Christian community to stop its perilous slide. Biola has responded to this crisis with the formation of the Center for Marriage and Relationships. This strategic initiative is a great example of the kind of leadership that's urgently needed to address this critical issue. ”

Dr. Dennis Rainey, CEO, Family Life

“Every day at Focus on the Family, we see the pain that occurs when families break down. But we also see the beauty that shines through when families thrive. I believe Biola’s Center for Marriage and Relationships will be a valuable ally in the ongoing effort to foster stronger, healthier, more biblically grounded families in our culture. ”